Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining
• Gain a deep understanding of the different processes involved in refining crude oil and producing various petroleum products.
2. Master Key Refining Processes
• Learn how distillation, cracking, reforming, hydrotreating, and other refining techniques work and how they impact product quality and yield.
3. Apply Advanced Refining Technologies
• Understand more complex refining processes such as FCC, alkylation, and catalytic reforming, and how they contribute to high-value products.
4. Optimize Refinery Operations
• Learn methods for optimizing refinery performance, increasing efficiency, and reducing environmental impacts.
5. Ensure Product Quality and Regulatory Compliance
• Apply testing and monitoring techniques to ensure refined products meet regulatory standards and quality requirements.
6. Address Environmental Concerns in Refining
• Understand environmental compliance requirements, such as sulfur reduction, and methods for controlling emissions in refinery operations.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for:

1. Refinery Engineers: Engineers involved in refinery operations who want to deepen their knowledge of refining technologies and processes.
2. Process Engineers: Engineers working with refining equipment and systems who want to understand the technical aspects of refining processes.
3. Operations Managers: Managers responsible for overseeing refinery operations who need a comprehensive understanding of refining processes for decision-making and optimization.
4. Production Supervisors: Supervisors who manage day-to-day refinery production and want to enhance their understanding of refinery operations.
5. Environmental Engineers: Engineers working in the environmental sector of refining who want to understand the environmental implications of refining processes and how to meet regulatory standards.
6. Quality Control Engineers: Professionals responsible for maintaining product quality in refining operations who need to understand quality testing and monitoring techniques.